Australia has taken a reputational hit on the international stage in recent years, mainly due to a stance on climate change that has lagged behind most other developed nations.
Now, it's up to Anthony Albanese to fix it, and to take on China as it seeks to push its way into the affairs of Pacific nations.
Today, ABC TV Insiders host David Speers on the new Prime Minister's first outing on the world stage, and the mounting challenges he faces.
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David Speers, host, ABC TV Insiders